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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Photos

20 Photos From a Wild Session at Jardim do Mar, Madeira’s Premier Big Wave Spot

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage of Sebastian Steudtner Surfing Huge, Messy Nazaré on November 5

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Says The Cave ‘Will Put The Fear In You’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

9 Types of Surfers You’re Sure to Find in a Lineup Near You

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Scored So Hard on This Early Season Pipeline Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

WSL Announces 2023-2024 Big Wave Season Officially Open

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nazaré Was Absolutely Terrifying on November 5th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sterling Spencer Shares New Short Documentary On Healing Process After Brain Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Drone Pilot Warns Spearfisherman of Lurking Great White Shark

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

SUP Surfer Saves Friend, Distracts Shark In Wild Encounter

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater Test the First Waves at Surf Abu Dhabi

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Goes Back To Basics In Latest Foil Surfing Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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